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Astros get Daulton Varsho for Spencer Arrighetti

Daulton Varsho

TOR Center Fielder #5

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ESPN’s Jeff Passan reports the Astros are finalizing a trade to acquire Daulton Varsho from the Blue Jays.

Varsho will switch clubhouses prior to Monday’s series opener at Daikin Park in Houston. The Athletic’s Mitch Bannon reports the Blue Jays are getting starter Spencer Arrighetti, who is currently on the injured list with right foot nerve irritation, back in the deal. Varsho shores up Houston’s significant need for a center fielder after Jake Meyers struggled to the point that he was demoted last month. The 30-year-old played a key role in Toronto’s run to the World Series last year. He’s supplied seven homers and nine steals in 365 plate appearances across 99 games this season.

- George Bissell

Source: Jeff Passan

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HOU Center Fielder #5

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Astros acquired OF Daulton Varsho from the Blue Jays for RHP Spencer Arrighetti.

The trade is now official. Varsho will pack up and switch clubhouses with the Blue Jays in Houston for Monday’s series opener. He figures to be in the lineup for the Astros against his former club. The 30-year-old remains a phenomenal defensive center fielder, but he’s traded some over-the-fence pop to cut back on strikeouts this year. He’s posted seven homers and nine steals in 365 plate appearances across 99 games this season.
Spencer Arrighetti

TOR Starting Pitcher #41

Blue Jays acquired RHP Spencer Arrighetti from the Astros for OF Daulton Varsho.

Arrighetti is more of a long-term addition for the Blue Jays as they pivot away from contending in the current year without embarking on a full-scale teardown. The 26-year-old righty is on the shelf with right foot nerve irritation.
Daulton Varsho

TOR Center Fielder #5

The Padres have been in contact with the Blue Jays about Daulton Varsho, according to the New York Post’s Jon Heyman.

The Blue Jays don’t seem to be mailing it in, so it’s quite possible Varsho stays put, especially since the return likely wouldn’t be very significant. The Padres would likely use him in left, with Gavin Sheets losing some playing time.
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MLB Network’s Jon Morosi reports that the Blue Jays and Phillies “are emerging as trade partners.”

This makes plenty of sense. The Phillies need another starter for the rotation and potentially another outfield bat as well. The Blue Jays could send any combination of Kevin Gausman, Shane Bieber, George Springer, and Daulton Varsho. The Phillies may also be interested in Jeff Hoffman for the bullpen. Would the Blue Jays want to take a chance that they can “fix” Andrew Painter? There is still time to go here and nothing imminent, but it seems like a pairing that makes sense.
Spencer Arrighetti

HOU Starting Pitcher #41

Astros placed RHP Spencer Arrighetti on the 15-day injured list with right foot nerve irritation.

Arrighetti lands on the injured list after departing Friday’s start against the White Sox following just 33 pitches over one inning with nerve irritation in his foot. The 26-year-old looked like a fixture in fantasy rotations for several weeks after returning from the injured list in mid-April, but his performance unraveled as the first half wore on. He surrendered six earned runs or more in three of his final four starts before the All-Star break, and now heads back to the shelf after another abbreviated outing. It’s unclear how much time he’s going to miss, but fantasy managers should brace for the possibility of an extended absence.
Spencer Arrighetti

HOU Starting Pitcher #41

Spencer Arrighetti departed his start Friday with right foot nerve irritation.

Maybe this will prove troublesome going forward, but it still sounds better than most of the alternatives. Arrighetti exited tonight while warming up for the second inning after a rough first that saw him give up three runs. Cristian Javier could step into the rotation if Arrighetti lands on the IL. The rehabbing Hayden Wesneski would also be an option.
Spencer Arrighetti

HOU Starting Pitcher #41

Spencer Arrighetti left his start Friday against the White Sox after one inning.

Arrighetti shut it down after a couple of throws from the mound while warming up for the second. He had a rough start to this game. Two walks and a single by the first three batters he faced brought home one run, a sacrifice fly a second and then consecutive hit batsmen with two outs a third. It took 33 pitches in all.
Spencer Arrighetti

HOU Starting Pitcher #41

Spencer Arrighetti allowed one run in five innings and got a no-decision against the Orioles on Saturday.

Arrighetti gave up one hit, walked four and struck out six. His only run allowed came in the fourth inning when he allowed an RBI single to Dylan Beavers. Arrighetti has 87 strikeouts in 87 innings this year. His ERA is 4.34, though his xFIP is 4.84. Arrighetti’s problem continues to be that he walks too many batters. He’s lined up to face the White Sox on the road next weekend.
Peter Lambert

HOU Starting Pitcher #20

Peter Lambert will start for the Astros in Friday’s second half opener against the Orioles.

The 29-year-old right-hander had a terrific first half for the Astros, compiling a 3.14 ERA, 1.12 WHIP and an 81/33 K/BB ratio across 86 innings through his first 15 starts. At this stage, he should be considered a viable weekly option in all mixed leagues. Spencer Arrighetti will follow him on Saturday with Hunter Brown getting the ball in Sunday’s series finale in Houston.
Spencer Arrighetti

HOU Starting Pitcher #41

Spencer Arrighetti took the loss on Wednesday in Washington, serving up eight earned runs on seven hits over four innings pitched.

Arrighetti walked six, struck out two, and allowed two homers in the ugly performance. It isn’t a surprise given it came on the road against one of the highest-scoring lineups in MLB, but he has scuffled badly lately. He now has an 8.74 ERA over his past seven starts. This was his final outing of the first half. The Astros host the Orioles coming out of the All-Star break.

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Hunter Feduccia

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Dodgers acquired C Hunter Feduccia from the Rays for OF Jack Suwinski.

A little additional catching depth can’t hurt, right? The Dodgers are dealing with some razor-thin margins at the position while Will Smith works his way back from a neck injury. Dalton Rushing is also banged up at the moment. Feduccia began his career in Los Angeles and broke into the majors with the Dodgers back in 2024. He’s merely a depth addition.
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Casey Mize

DET Starting Pitcher #12
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The New York Post’s Jon Heyman reports the Padres are acquiring Casey Mize from the Tigers.

San Diego manages to fortify its starting rotation, which has been one of the worst in baseball this season, by landing Mize just ahead of the buzzer at the trade deadline. The 29-year-old has battled through lingering groin issues this season, managing to post a stellar 2.70 ERA, 0.99 WHIP and 85/19 K/BB ratio across 86 2/3 innings of work. He should be ready to return from the injured list to make his Padres debut at some point later this month.
- George Bissell

Source: Jon Heyman
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Braxton Garrett

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Cubs acquired LHP Braxton Garrett from the Marlins for 1B Jonathon Long and RHP Jace Beck.

Garrett is free from Miami, but the Cubs say he’ll remain in Triple-A for now. He’d struggled in his last two starts for Jacksonville, though he still has a 2.90 ERA and an 83/29 K/BB in 77 2/3 innings for the season. The 28-year-old has a lifetime 4.16 ERA in 65 starts and two relief appearances as a major leaguer. The Cubs will have him under control through 2028.
- Matthew Pouliot
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Jonathon Long

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Marlins acquired 1B Jonathon Long and RHP Jace Beck from the Cubs for
LHP Braxton Garrett.

Long, 24, is hitting .283/.364/.455 in his second year at Triple-A Iowa. He lacks star potential, but he could prove to be pretty solid at first base and particularly valuable while making a minimum salary the next few years. The Marlins will probably keep him in Triple-A for now, but they should give him a shot pretty soon. Kyle Stowers can move back to the outfield when that happens.
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Jace Beck

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Marlins acquired RHP Jace Beck and 1B Jonathon Long from the Cubs for LHP Braxton Garrett.

Beck, 26, has a whopping 116 strikeouts and a 3.62 ERA in 74 2/3 innings in nine starts and 16 relief appearances between Double- and Triple-A this year. He’s been homer-prone and his control is below average, but with his fastball up to the 94-98 mph range, he might be of some use out of the pen.
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Victor Vodnik

COL Relief Pitcher #38
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The Marlins are acquiring reliever Victor Vodnik from the Rockies for infielder Connor Norby and pitching prospect Aiden May, according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan.

This one comes in right before the deadline as Colorado ships on of their more reliable relievers to Miami for an interesting reclamation project in Norby, who has struggled to find his footing in the majors. He was a notable prospect with the Orioles before being shipped to Miami as part of the Trevor Rogers deal.
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Nathaniel Lowe

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ESPN’s Jeff Passan reports the Guardians are acquiring Nathaniel Lowe from the Reds.

It’s another buzzer-beater for Cleveland as they’re adding Lowe to their first base and DH mix as a platoon option against right-handed starters. The 31-year-old has hit .266/.341/.480 with 12 homers in 276 plate appearances for the Reds this season.
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ESPN’s Jorge Castillo reports the Diamondbacks are acquiring Lars Nootbaar from the Cardinals.

It’s a bad sign for rookie Ryan Waldschmidt as Arizona appears poised to land Nootbaar in a buzzer-beater. The 28-year-old drew significant interest across the league with the Diamondbacks finding a way to get the deal across the finish line. He represents an immediate upgrade for Arizona against right-handed starters.
- George Bissell

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White Sox designated OF Everson Pereira for assignment.

Pereira loses his spot with the White Sox following the acquisition of catcher Joey Bart from the Braves. The 25-year-old should garner some interest on waivers.
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White Sox acquired C Joey Bart from the Braves for RHP Duncan Davitt.

Bart augments Chicago’s catching depth while starter Kyle Teel (ankle) is on the injured list. The 29-year-old is headed to his third team this season. He can be safely ignored for fantasy purposes.
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